New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-07-06
PRAISES FOR DIR. SMITH.
WHAT SOME SHIPPING MEN SAY OF HIN.


considerable apprehension hsreabouts The Quarantine
management has consequently become q matter Of deep
interest TO many who hitherto have manifested little
eonoera respecting this important outpost Of great
metropolis. Inquiry Of the Health officers ecits the
lct that has been snce the steamers from
the ports mentioned have been compelled so early In the
summer commit many victims OF this dreaded dis
base the before reaching Quarantine here. The
outbreak at Key West and Havana particularly accom-
panied the advent of really warm weather At the
former point II said tho naady has extended over the
sntire locality, and there Is hope OF aTcsting the
spread OF the disease until frost comes late In the
months But the Quarantine officers here have
not failed to exercse the necessary Vigilance and there
70 little danger of disease nnlng It's way into the
city through any lack Of waichfalness on the part OF
those charged with this responsible duty The Caron
delet from Key West, and the Niagara from Havana,
which arrived Monday. were strictly detained at
Quarantine by the Health Officer. in order that the com
pete limit scientifically assigned for the development OF
disease from actual contact should be fulfilled Inc
captains OF the well the passengers good
natlredly submitted to the ordeal
swe are all right aboard said the captain of one Of
thess steamers but suppose If We must stay here We
aus and dishevelIed looking passengers smiled
In confirmation OF this remark they stood deck in
sight Go idess OF Liberty and saw all the goros
Of Fourth Of July celebration going with the fullest
American freedom before their very eyes
There has been considerable comment associated with
Illinois to the Erie Basin for repairs just at the begin
ming of q season that bids fair to be unusually scy
The law provides that the floating hospital shall from
the first day OF May to the first day OF November be
anchored in the Lower Bay not less than two miles
distant from the nearest portion OF the Quarantine
anchorage AMI from the nearest shore" Up to last
November the old hulk OF the Illinois 100 feet in length
hal been hugging her two anchors, and at low tide
rolling In the mud of the Lower Bay IL had become
apparent to the Quarantine that the hos
IN examine her. and upon his report she was 10
s .@ount e Of 900 WAS asked Of the state Legislature
and the amount was included in the supply oli u was
repairs to the Health 0cers residence at the upper
boarding station $1,000 for repairs Of the dock ut the
npper boarding station 800 and for continuing the
ssa wa ns 81 earn a sn Goysrnr m Tsoed the
measure and in doing used the following language;
re or repas and are not
deemed expedeut in the opinion OF tho Governor Inc
appropriation of ZOO for maintenance is believed TO
Be amply sufficient, II properly expended to Keep the
properly Of the state in good order An augmentation
OF 300 for salaries In the Quarantine Department ms
Aiss been made by previous act thus year written oan
b. better Illustrated by reference to the law of 1861
establishing the Quarantine Section "a provides for the
Vacancies from time TO time, and section o5 declares
ths said Commissioners shall receive an annual salary
aries in the Quarantine Department. to which the Gov
referred. was made IN Obedience to general law
even less than the customary sum allowed under pre-
yioas Democratic admnistIations and OF this amount y,
Subordinates connected with the service But the Com
sprnS made What seemed to he necessary repairs
Illinois They believed that even 5000 was not enough
rs Illinois Va, on June 80 lowed to her station in the
Lower Bay she soon developed leak below her water
IN her hold An engine set to work but she contin
ned make water as fast as It could be- pumped out
And on June 20 she towed back to the dry dock
further examination and estimate reveals the fact mat
han and he
Whateyer with which to do the work
The desire of Governor Hill 10 get possession OF the
Health Department has probably much TO do with his
fanre to approve the necessary Appropriation or heso
Hs compensaton is by fees liked by law Out these
he pays the salaries and wages OF the Deputy Health
the current expenses of running steamboat for the
transportation of persons to and from the quarantine
and for ~istations upon the SICK ana the
burying OF the dead. he also pays for medicines
in ne ana at the same s aS ne IN e
property he occupies including the repairs 10 hs eean
boat and the expenses OF It's auxiliary attachments Tho
law is particularly specific all the points relating to
Quarantine affairs the ssoners have their duties
H.slth Offcer The Observation Hospital on Hoffman
Isand, the hospital swnburnc Island. and the tos
Es State Itself The salaries OF the Commissioner
fixed by law The appropriations for cover
received by the Health Ocer provide for his own com
pensaon his deputies and the running expenses or the
Establishments while the property consisting Of the
Islands and the buildings thereon and the hospital ship
remains subject to iinproyyepent or enlargement
The views Of few prominent shippers respecting the
conrse OF the Health 0oer which has beeI subject In
connection with the management OF Quarantine affairs
Of Funch Edge 4 Co. saids
remember have never had a Health oacsr
u I =: Dr. s s@m sss eo from
.taroas diseases he psro.% them 80 as 70 occasion ss
VA rs s1 SSrd.a. is,d on :npp"s
. fSss 9cs SHIPPING
Interests port well sasned that they trst the
vhstsverhs prope.ea ne never takes stss whous con.
nothing els. We had % submit unssr 80 .s.
been haze been y 5 ar
f,c.is. than u. story that wss
ss ss ps SssT 'h Dr.
@ sss oa TS ): .hS
ssd wouia all influence rh7 issng o. ,sss
ssneerns - there Is really no fault 70
Edward Hircken, of Boyd Hincken, shipping mer-
chants Of No. Wiiamst, was asked by reporter III:
opinion Of tho OF the Health Ohcer and
msnt Of this port Mr.. Hincksn said:
have heard criticism wh,isver or Health once
&c has given rood and thoroughly 70
.Imed the corrupt system In vogue when nd be sef ho
before pT s s%,h eams IN are Two very ssn things
; s% Ai :. F;s% al ssS veil aus %
70 the Shipping Interests. have been engaged bushes.
br. and % qs,s
petition The Doctors .sgre''%s.t don, think
sasis,s S's saotpt
a. Rs1 here them
ssans, T %i,s ,hsm aud always
ment.
Vernon H. Brown, agent for the cunard Steamship
subject. said:
OF the administrator of Dr. Smith compelled
me tresu thai could desire Ho has
vhie q public from .sHtason ,ss
hDss Wh.reser The Health ON possib. tighten
sonvenienc, Of pssssnrers he charge has